| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Indian Army to officially commemorate Operation Pawan martyrs after 38 years. |
| Operation Pawan | Conducted in Sri Lanka (1987-1990) as part of IPKF deployment under the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord. |
| Objective | Stabilize conflict-hit regions, disarm LTTE, and implement peace accord. |
| Challenges | LTTE resistance, guerrilla warfare, unfamiliar terrain, and high casualties. |
| Casualties | 1,171 soldiers killed, over 3,500 injured--one of India's costliest overseas missions. |
| Key Figure | Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran (posthumous Param Vir Chakra, 1987). |
| Long Absence of Recognition | No official tribute until 2024; veterans and families observed privately. |
| 2024 Tribute | 26 November: Wreath-laying at National War Memorial, attended by Army Chief, veterans, and families. |
| Exam-Relevant Facts | - IPKF deployed in 1987-1990.<br>- 1,171 soldiers martyred.<br>- Major Parameswaran awarded PVC.<br>- First official tribute in 2024. |
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